Stetson Counselor Educator Leads National Workshop on Telesupervision Best Practices
Bradley McKibben, PhD, shares guidance on legal, ethical, and practical strategies for supervising counselors in virtual settings.
April 27, 2026
Bradley McKibben, chair of the Department of Counselor Education at Stetson University, recently delivered a three-hour professional workshop on best practices in telesupervision, equipping counselors and supervisors with tools to navigate the growing use of virtual supervision in clinical training and practice.
The workshop, titled “Best Practices in Telesupervision: Ethical, Legal, and Practical Strategies for Supervising in Virtual Spaces,” was hosted by Idaho State University’s Department of Counseling and supported by its Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training (BHWET) grant. Designed for site and faculty supervisors in Idaho and beyond, the event drew more than 100 participants from across the country.
McKibben focused on helping supervisors understand the complex legal and ethical considerations associated with supervising across digital platforms, including jurisdictional issues, confidentiality, and informed consent in virtual environments. Participants also engaged with practical strategies for strengthening the supervisory relationship online, enhancing supervisee skill development, adapting traditional supervision practices to virtual contexts, and integrating AI in telesupervision.
“I’m really grateful to Idaho State, and specifically Professor Chad Yates and Alex Gantt-Howrey, for the invitation,” McKibben said. “It was a pleasure to spend time with such a thoughtful group of supervisors who care deeply about their work and their communities.”
The workshop reflects Stetson's focus on preparing counseling professionals for ethical and effective practice in a changing clinical landscape. It also reflects the university’s role in advancing counselor education through scholarship, training, and professional engagement that support excellence in clinical supervision.